We discuss the role of hypnotizability in the development and treatment of chronic pain, and in the prognosis of its possible cardiovascular consequences. Data indicate that high hypnotic susceptibility is not necessary for the relief of chronic pain obtained through hypnotic treatment. Moreover, and at variance with an earlier hypothesis, being highly susceptible to hypnosis does not represent...

We estimate that 30% to 40% of radiation treatment plans for cancer patients are changed when positron emission tomography (PET) scan findings are factored into the plan. The most frequent changes are upstaging of disease and the finding of new distant metastases. When a tumor demonstrates high tracer uptake, the PET scan has high accuracy in staging and in determining recurrent disease. Howeve...

We focus on the problem of calibrating a three-axis accelerometer unit. If its sensors are intended to measure specific forces much stronger than Earth’s surface gravity, and if they also have significantly nonlinear characteristics, undergo calibration procedure centrifuge capable generating strong centripetal due rapid rotation. The generated force measured by accelerometers then depends rela...

Freedom of speech is an essential dimension academic freedom. Without free speech, a university’s mission, which includes innovative research and high-quality teaching, cannot succeed. However, in recent years, the foundation on campus has been compromised. There are not only increasing number ideas practices that challenge liberal conception (e.g., political correctness, safe space, trigger wa...

High-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disorder associated with high mortality and morbidity. Most deaths in patients with shock occur within the first few hours after presentation, and rapid diagnosis and treatment is therefore essential to save patients' lives. The main manifestations of major PE are acute right ventricular (RV) failure and hypoxia. RV pressure overload is pr...